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MN SF2979
Bill
Status
3/4/2010
Primary Sponsor
Steven Murphy
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AI Summary
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Removes prior DWI driver's license revocations from triggering or accelerating vehicle forfeitures; only qualified prior impaired driving incident convictions count as aggravating factors
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Changes terminology from "qualified prior impaired driving incidents" to "qualified prior impaired driving incident convictions" throughout DWI penalty and sentencing provisions
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Eliminates the use of license revocations alone as a basis for enhanced criminal penalties, mandatory minimum sentences, or vehicle forfeiture proceedings
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Maintains conviction-based aggravating factors for DWI sentencing, including multiple convictions within ten years, alcohol concentration of 0.20 or more, and child endangerment
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Effective July 1, 2010, applying to crimes committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Prior driving while impaired (DWI) driver's license revocations and convictions criminal penalty and vehicle forfeiture enhancements prohibition
Last Action
Senate: Introduction and first reading
3/4/2010